Associated Schools of Construction 2018 Student Competition CONCRETE SOLUTIONS
Lithko Contracting, LLC | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2018 1
Introduction Lithko Contracting, LLC is proud to be sponsoring the 2018 “Concrete Solutions” ASC Student Competition problem. Welcome and thank you for your participation. Concrete has been a leading building material for over 2,000 years. Every project involves the use of concrete in some way, and for some projects concrete is the main building material. Modern ready-mixed concrete also provides remarkable flexibility in meeting the needs of challenging design and sustainability considerations. The ASC Competition has done an excellent job in providing an environment for the competitors to experience life in the construction world. In participating in the Concrete Solutions problem, you will have the opportunity to take a peek into the life of a self− performing sub-contractor. This competition offers an outstanding opportunity for your career development. It allows you to showcase your talents, become a leader, and network with potential employers and construction recruiters. Congratulations on making the decision to compete!
Problem Details Your company has been invited to subcontract the Foundation Package of a residential high-rise building in a university town. The Foundation Package consists of all structural concrete below street level; this includes foundations, ground slabs, columns, structural decks, cores, etc. Site logistics and a small footprint require creative approaches to safety, sequencing of operations, scheduling of resources, material selection and staging, and traffic impact. This project is a high-profile job in a very congested part of town – both vehicle and pedestrian traffic need to be safely maintained and controlled. Lithko Contracting, LLC has been selected to perform the Concrete Scope for this project. We are looking for a local company to subcontract the below grade portions, as described above. Your company will perform on Lithko’s behalf and must therefore execute the work in accordance with our standards. Before awarding the Foundation Package to a subcontractor, we will conduct post-bid interviews to ensure we’re selecting the right partner for this keystone project.
Lithko Contracting, LLC | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2018
Listed below are some items to review which will help prepare for the competition.
The competition teams are expected to: o Provide design assistance and constructability reviews o Perform a quantitative takeoff o Develop a detailed estimate o Develop a construction pour sequence schedule o Recognize and address safety concerns and develop a detailed site-specific safety plan o Recognize and address project and ACI specification items o Analyze forming systems, equipment, and concrete delivery systems to determine which system best fits the project scope items.
Deliverables that are expected to be received from the teams are as follows: o Statement of Qualifications to include the following items: Staff résumés Organization chart citing specific roles and responsibilities of each position Project approach Detailed request for qualifications will be distributed at a later date to the competing teams. Distribution date will allow for sufficient time to prepare your statements o Takeoff estimate sheets (these may be collected upon request) o Written proposal (completion of the provided bid form), including any clarifications or specific exclusions o Construction pour sequence schedule and validation or feedback of provided project schedule (these will not be collected but will be part of the Post Bid Interview discussion) o Post Bid Interview (teams may include a brief oral presentation)
Scoring criteria will be broken down as follows: o 10 Points Statement of Qualifications o 40 Points
Bid Form (template to be provided)
o 50 Points
Post Bid Interview
o 5 Points
Bonus − for Identifying the “Concrete Solution”
Lithko Contracting, LLC | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2018
Other Notable Items Participation in this problem is limited to the twelve teams determined on a first come, first served basis. Competing teams will have access to the internet at their team’s discretion and cost. Please note that points will be deducted for submitting deliverables past the stated due dates (1 point for every minute late). White board, LCD projector, screen and laptop will be provided for presentations. Team rooms will be visited by the judges periodically on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Initial problem documents will be distributed via flash drive. Hard copies of particular documents will be provided. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place finishing teams. The competition rules are listed at http://ascregion3.wixsite.com/ascregion3/competition-rules and will be strictly adhered to.
Lithko Contracting, LLC | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2018
Conference Schedule The following is the basic schedule of events, detailed schedules for both competition and faculty events will be distributed to all persons registered approximately one week before the conference begins: Wednesday October 17, 2018 Team and Faculty Registration - 3PM - 7PM Career Fair - 4PM - 8PM (snack food provided) Welcome Session and Orientation - 8PM - 9PM Thursday October 18, 2018 RFP's distributed for all problems - 7AM Faculty Breakfast and Regional Meeting - 8AM Faculty Tour - 9AM - Noon Student Luncheon - 11:30AM - 1PM Faculty Lunch 12:30 - 1:30PM Faculty Paper Presentations - 1:30 - 5PM Student Pizza Dinner - 6PM Faculty Dinner - 6PM Competition Submissions Due - 11PM Friday October 19, 2018 Student/Faculty Breakfast - 7AM All Presentation Materials Due - 9AM Faculty Learning Sessions - 9AM - 4PM Competition Presentations - 9AM - 6PM Saturday October 20, 2018 Awards Banquet and Breakfast - 8AM - 10AM Conference Closes - 10AM “Concrete Solutions” has been integrated into the ASC competition to allow you to have an opportunity to experience the world of subcontracting and or self−perform concrete. We believe that this problem will challenge you to think in detail about what it takes to win and build a job in this extremely competitive market. Thank you very much for your interest and we look forward to seeing you in October! Questions can be directed to: Kim Plummer plummerk@lithko.com Lithko Contracting, LLC | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2018